« July 2008 | Main | September 2008 »

August 2008

August 11, 2008

Economical, Compact Switching DC Power Supply with USB Charging Port Provides 1–36 V, 0-3 A Output

Economical, Compact Switching DC Power Supply with USB Charging Port Provides 1–36 V, 0-3 A Output

Image001B+K Precision Corporation’s model 1550  Switching DC Power Supply is a compact 108 Watt DC power supply delivering 1-36 V and 0-3 A to its main isolated output. Operating as a constant voltage source or as a constant current source, automatic crossover to either mode of operation occurs when the load condition changes. The unique front panel mounted USB 1.1 charging port permits the user to conveniently charge a cell phone or MP3 player.

Priced at a low $139.00 and measuring a compact 2.8” (w) x 6.0” (H) x 9.8” (D),  the  1550’s clean power and quiet operation makes it an ideal power supply for use in offices, laboratories, work shops, and schools where bench space is limited.

Features include:

  • USB charging port on front panel*
  • Rear panel security loop
  • Compact design
  • Output ON/OFF control
  • Large, bright, easy-to-read display
  • Constant voltage and constant current operation
  • Over-voltage protection
  • Over-temperature protection

* USB 1.1 charging port will not charge products compliant with USB 2.0 only

The model 1550 Switching DC Power Supply with USB charger port is a micro-controller-based DC power supply with USB charger output, constant current operation, over-voltage protection, floating (isolated-from-ground) output terminals, and an output on/off push button. By using the digital plus/minus (+/-) key control on the front panel, the user can easily set the output voltage and current. 

The USB output is rated at 5 VDC and 0.4 A in accordance with the USB 1.1 standard. The user can power up or charge portables such as iPods, MP3 players, or cell phones, rather than having to charge the device by connecting it to a computer’s USB port.

The power supply is designed to operate as a constant voltage source as long as othe load current is less than the preset current-limiting value. When the load current is equal to or greater than the preset current-limiting value, the power supply will automatically cross over to the constant current mode and the voltage will drop. When the current drops below the preset current-limiting value, the supply returns to constant voltage mode.

Priced at $139.00, the model 1550 is available for immediate delivery and comes complete with line cord, user manual, and B+K Precision’s one year warranty.

For the name and location of an authorized distributor near you, contact B&K Precision Corporation, 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, California, 92887, Tel: (714) 921-9095, Fax: (714) 921-6422 or visit our Web site at www.bkprecision.com.

For additional information contact Greg Von Rehder at (714) 921-9095, ext. 230, e-mail: gregv@bkprecision.com or Matthew Stein, (951) 850-1521, e-mail: mstein812@verizon.net (Agency contact).

August 04, 2008

Dual Channel 40 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope With Color Display

Image001 Dual Channel 40 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope With Color Display

B&K Precision Corporation’s new Model 2532 Dual Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) delivers an unmatched combination of performance and value. This versatile bench top unit is a versatile 40 MHz digital oscilloscope with analog-style knobs and controls.  The AUTO button makes this oscilloscope easy to use. Advanced triggering, automatic measurements, and FFT functions provide the user with many tools to debug circuits.

The Model 2532 comes with PC software that can be used to easily capture, save, and analyze waveforms and measurement results. The low price of $699.00 makes it one of the most aggressively-priced scopes on the market today.  It is the ideal oscilloscope for use in education, training, maintenance, manufacturing and quality control.

The Model 2532’s outstanding features include:

  • 40 MHz bandwidth, 500 MSa/s sample rate
  • Color LCD display
  • 4000 point record length for each channel
  • One touch automatic setup for ease of use (AUTO button)
  • USB device port on back of instrument
  • Time and amplitude cursors with readouts
  • Eleven automatic measurements
  • FFT standard plus four additional math functions
  • Extensive triggering capabilities including pulse width and line-selectable video trigger
  • Multiple language interface
  • Capture, save and analyze waveform data with the included PC software
  • Built-in security loop cable channel to secure the scope to its location

Measuring 11.4” wide by 11.8” deep by 5.9” high, the Model 2532 40 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope weighs 10 pounds and comes complete with operating manual, 10:1 probe Set (2 pieces), power cord, USB interface cable, and PC software installation disk.  It is priced at $699.00, quantity one, and is available for immediate delivery.

For the name and location of an authorized distributor near you, contact B&K Precision Corporation,22820 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, California, 92887, Tel: (714) 921-9095, Fax: (714) 921-6422 or visit our Web site at www.bkprecision.com.

For additional information, contact Jorg Hesser at (714) 921-9095, e-mail: jhesser@bkprecision.com or Matthew Stein at (951) 850-1521, e-mail: mstein812@verizon.net (Agency Contact).